1. Critics of the New Deal

2. Discussion: Critics
Who might criticize the New Deal?

3. Liberals and Conservatives
Liberals argued that the New Deal did not help enough to reform the nation’s economy
Conservatives argued Roosevelt spent too much money on direct relief
Too much control over business
Argued New Deal interfered with free-market economy

4. Discussion: Critics What is deficit spending?
Is this a necessary evil?

5. Deficit Spending
Deficit Spending = spending more money than the government receives in income
Roosevelt said NECESSARY EVIL in economic crisis

6. First Hundred Days
What were the First Hundred Days?

7. The First Hundred Days
Gains of the First Hundred Days were not as expected
Economy improved somewhat
Unemployment still high
Production still lower than 1920s levels

8. The Second Hundred Days
What are the Second Hundred Days?

9. 1936 Election
How might African Americans voted in the 1936 election?

10. Talker Proctor

11. Crash Course: New Deal